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This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of project management. No prior experience required. Overview Goals and benefits of implementing project management Key project management terminology, frameworks, and tools How to apply the approaches and processes to better manage and complete a project Important interpersonal interactions needed for successful projects This 1-Day virtual Project Management Best-Practices course provides an overview of fundamental elements of the project lifecycle ? from project initiation through project close. With a focus on traditional project management concepts, students will complete this course with an improved ability to understand the best path forward for bringing projects to successful completion. Students will benefit from this course by understanding the foundational principles of project management, improving their project management skills, utilizing tools and techniques to effectively manage projects, gaining a common project management language to improve communication, and learning frameworks to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Concepts learned in this course are immediately applicable to ongoing projects. Note: This course has been approved by PMI for 8 PDUs. 1 - Introduction What are Projects? What is Project Management? Basic Project Management Process Project Selection How Projects Further Organizational Goals What Factors can Influence Projects? Documentation Project Management Tools Role of the Project Manager The Language of Project Management 2 - Starting a Project Authorizing the Project (Project Selection) Assigning the PM Identifying and Documenting the High-Level Scope Gathering a Planning Team Identifying and Documenting the Impacted Parties 3 - Planning a Project Adapting to the Needs of the Project (Planning Level) Identifying the Work Required Estimating Time, Cost and Resources Required Developing a Schedule Developing a Budget Planning Communications and Quality Risk Management Purchases and Outside Vendors for a Project 4 - Executing the Project Baselines Managing Participants in the Project Managing Interested and Impacted Parties Performing the Planned Work Negotiating and Signing Contracts Managing Communications, Risk and Quality 5 - Overseeing and Controlling the Project Controlling the Scope, Schedule and Budget Controlling Change to the Project (Scope, Schedule, Cost and Final Product) Quality Assurance and Control Contract Administration 6 - Ending a Project Overseeing and Controlling the Project Executing the Project Closing Contracts Transferring the Final Product Lessons Learned and Archiving Records

Project Management Fundamentals: Virtual In-House Training Many projects are performed by highly competent and effective people who have little or no project management training. They perform projects like process improvement, marketing campaign development, new product development, event planning and production, and other 'tasks' which are projects. Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) is designed to support those people who need a solid foundation in project management, without being unnecessarily burdened to learn it while on the job. The course offers practical skills, concepts, and principles that can be taken back to the workplace, along with insights needed to adapt them to specific project environments. In today's environment, that means possibly adapting to Agile / Iterative methods. So, we have recently added key Agile concepts to provide a basic understanding of shifting towards agility. Since PMF's course goal is to achieve quality performance by learning effective planning and control, the focus is on a process orientation and an analytical, systems-oriented approach. Together, these frameworks promote project-related problem solving and decision-making skills necessary for real world projects. They honor project needs for collaboration, clear communications among people, and interpersonal and relationship skills. Recognition of these needs are woven throughout PMF, but are highlighted in two specific areas: Module 2 - People and Projects Module 8 - Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team

Earned Value Management: On-Demand: On-Demand Earned Value Management (EVM) incorporates a set of proven practices appropriate for project or program management methodologies. These include integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives, establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives and use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. Earned Value Management (EVM) incorporates a set of proven practices appropriate for project or program management methodologies. These include integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives, establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives and use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. EVM provides a solid platform for risk identification, corrective actions, and management re-planning as may be required over the life of a project or program. The course emphasis is on the latest EVM principles and concepts in accordance with changes and guidelines for Earned Value Management in The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and The Practice Standard for Earned Value Management published by the Project Management Institute. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Develop a project baseline, using an effective WBS Record actual project performance Calculate EVM measures Evaluate project performance based on EVM measures Respond to project variances Integrate EVM and risk management Determine how EVM will add value to your organization Develop an EVM implementation plan for your organization Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Expectations Foundation Concepts Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM) Benefits of EVM EVM Process Overview Applications of EVM Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Reviewing WBS concepts Reviewing WBS development process (decomposition) Using a WBS to support EVM Building a Project Baseline Defining a project baseline Developing a project baseline Using a project baseline Recording Actuals Recording actuals overview Collecting data for actual project performance Determining earned value - various methods EVM Performance Measures Using current status measures Using forecasting measures Analyzing EVM measures EVM and Risk Management Integrating EVM and Risk Management Using EVM measures in the risk register Exploring how EVM can facilitate reserves management Drawing down contingency reserves Responding to Variances Introduction to variances Process for responding to variances Response options Reporting Project Performance EVM reporting overview Meeting EVM reporting needs Addressing EVM reporting challenges Implementing an EVMS Defining EVMS requirements EVM for Agile projects Tailoring the EVMS Summary and Next Steps Review of content Review of objectives / expectations Personal action plan

Project Management Practitioner Program: On-Demand This on-demand program has been designed to provide a general view of the theoretical concepts of traditional project management from a practical perspective and is presented by LeRoy Ward. The program walks through the ten project management Knowledge Areas and its processes as described by PMBOK Guide - Sixth Edition and shows a practical view through numerous examples of real-life application any project manager has to consider and master to excel in his / her profession. The course content is aligned with PMI®'s global standard A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition). What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the structure and framework of the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition Explain thePMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas and Process Groups, and their inter-relationships with each other Use selected project management skills, tools, and techniques related to the PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas in the context of various project scenarios and your own project challenges Project Management Framework Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

Earned Value Management: On-Demand Earned Value Management (EVM) incorporates a set of proven practices appropriate for project or program management methodologies. These include integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives, establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives and use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. EVM provides a solid platform for risk identification, corrective actions, and management re-planning as may be required over the life of a project or program. The course emphasis is on the latest EVM principles and concepts in accordance with changes and guidelines for Earned Value Management in PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and The Practice Standard for Earned Value Management. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Develop a project baseline, using an effective WBS Record actual project performance Calculate EVM measures Evaluate project performance based on EVM measures Respond to project variances Integrate EVM and risk management Determine how EVM will add value to your organization Develop an EVM implementation plan for your organization Getting Started Foundation Concepts Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Building a Project Baseline Recording Actuals EVM Performance Measures EVM and Risk Management Responding to Variances Reporting Project Performance Implementing an EVMS Summary and Next Steps

Project Management Fundamentals - Chinese: On-Demand The course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that can be brought back to the workplace, as well as the insights needed to adapt them to specific project contexts. Many projects are managed by competent and efficient project managers who have not received professional project management training. The work of these project managers includes optimizing processes, planning marketing, developing new products, event planning and implementation, and other project work. Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) is a project management course specially designed for such people, aiming to help such managers build a solid project management knowledge base without affecting their own work too much. The course covers practical skills, theoretical foundations, working principles required in real work situations, and how to flexibly apply the acquired knowledge to special project situations. The goal of this lesson is to improve the quality of work by learning how to plan, manage and control projects effectively. Based on this, the course will focus on a process-oriented, analytically-oriented and systems-oriented approach. These frameworks will help students improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills in real-world projects, with particular emphasis on the collaborative, effective communication, and interpersonal skills needed to manage projects. These contents will run through the entire PMF course, and will be explained in the following two units: People and Projects Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams What You Will Learn At the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Explore the project management process, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing Use project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world contexts Create a preliminary project plan Use standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project Management and Related Definitions The Value and Emphasis of Project Management Competitive Constraints and Project Success project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects project manager project team people and projects in the organization Initiating and Defining Requirements Startup project Create a project charter Conduct stakeholder assessments define requirements Using a Work Breakdown Structure Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Create a working WBS use WBS Managing Project Risk Rationale for risk management Risk Planning Overview identify risks analyze risk Planning Risk Responses Implement response and monitor risks Adaptive Environmental Considerations Estimate Preparation Define estimates Estimation method Estimation practice estimated cost Verify estimates Scheduling Define the scheduling process and related terminology Sorting and defining dependencies Determine the critical path Consider Schedule Risk vs Optimizing Schedule Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams From Baseline to Execution Project Communications and Stakeholder Relations efficient team Monitoring and Control Define Monitoring and Control Observing how to control from the perspective of competitive constraints Variance Analysis and Corrective Action (Earned Value) Adaptive Environmental Considerations Closing Project finishing project Focus on Project Transition Focus on post-project evaluation

Project Management Fundamentals - Chinese: On-Demand The course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that can be brought back to the workplace, as well as the insights needed to adapt them to specific project contexts. Many projects are managed by competent and efficient project managers who have not received professional project management training. The work of these project managers includes optimizing processes, planning marketing, developing new products, event planning and implementation, and other project work. Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) is a project management course specially designed for such people, aiming to help such managers build a solid project management knowledge base without affecting their own work too much. The course covers practical skills, theoretical foundations, working principles required in real work situations, and how to flexibly apply the acquired knowledge to special project situations. The goal of this lesson is to improve the quality of work by learning how to plan, manage and control projects effectively. Based on this, the course will focus on a process-oriented, analytically-oriented and systems-oriented approach. These frameworks will help students improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills in real-world projects, with particular emphasis on the collaborative, effective communication, and interpersonal skills needed to manage projects. These contents will run through the entire PMF course, and will be explained in the following two units: People and Projects Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams What You Will Learn At the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Explore the project management process, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing Use project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world contexts Create a preliminary project plan Use standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project Management and Related Definitions The Value and Emphasis of Project Management Competitive Constraints and Project Success project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects project manager project team people and projects in the organization Initiating and Defining Requirements Startup project Create a project charter Conduct stakeholder assessments define requirements Using a Work Breakdown Structure Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Create a working WBS use WBS Managing Project Risk Rationale for risk management Risk Planning Overview identify risks analyze risk Planning Risk Responses Implement response and monitor risks Adaptive Environmental Considerations Estimate Preparation Define estimates Estimation method Estimation practice estimated cost Verify estimates Scheduling Define the scheduling process and related terminology Sorting and defining dependencies Determine the critical path Consider Schedule Risk vs Optimizing Schedule Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams From Baseline to Execution Project Communications and Stakeholder Relations efficient team Monitoring and Control Define Monitoring and Control Observing how to control from the perspective of competitive constraints Variance Analysis and Corrective Action (Earned Value) Adaptive Environmental Considerations Closing Project finishing project Focus on Project Transition Focus on post-project evaluation

Overview This course is specially designed, this 5-day Financial Risk Management training course works to expand delegate's understanding and practical skills in the field of financial risk management. Specifically, this training course investigates the inter connection of risk in terms of markets, credit, operations, liquidity and reputation. Via intensive instruction and practical exercises, delegates will explore relevant techniques and methodologies, such as value-at-risk, credit modelling and stress testing.

Portfolio Management for Stakeholders: In-House Training This course equips and enables project, program, and functional managers (line managers) to support and contribute to starting, restarting or sustaining the implementation and effectiveness of portfolio management in an organization. Emphasis is on improving collaboration and planning between functional business areas and project/program organizations responsible for delivering investments in business change through successful delivery of projects and programs. Good functional, project, and program managers become 'great' when they understand, advocate, and effectively contribute to achieving 'real' business value through portfolio management. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Outline the benefits of portfolio management State the importance of linking the strategic objectives to the initiatives in the organization Chart the portfolio governance structure Assist in the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Identify portfolio and sub-portfolio categories Support the PMO in the prioritization of initiatives using Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Collaborate with the PMO in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Participate in resource forecasting and planning Demonstrate thresholds and variance reporting criteria Describe the purpose of Stage Gate Funding Report status against a portfolio delivery plan Present your initiative in Stage Gate Reviews List the benefits that are being realized by the initiative Foundation Concepts Portfolio Life Cycles Portfolio Governance Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize Foundation Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic Alignment Balancing the Portfolio Resources, Budgets, and Equipment Communicating Decisions Planning the Portfolio Planning Review Cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting Thresholds and Variance Reporting Tool Examples Portfolio Delivery 'Cycle' Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program, and Functional Managers Roles and Responsibilities

Overview The retailing industry is one of the vast and growing industries in the business with a lot of new companies coming into existence creating a competitive environment for existing and new organisations. A lack of skills in Retail Management can have a very serious effect on the overall growth of the organisation.  This course will help to gain the necessary skills to succeed in the industry. This course will be very beneficial for retail managers who want to have the knowledge and help companies make a profit. It will help the company to train their managers with the latest techniques so that they can contribute to the growth.